Blackstone Code

Whether asking for more compensation is extortion has always been a complicated question.

The couple was clearly frightened, while the lawyer across from them continued to deepen the hidden dangers of this issue.

"If my client files a lawsuit against you, there's a good chance you'll be charged with racketeering."

"And you should understand that for such a large amount, it is not a small fortune!"

The federal judiciary is very flexible, and even in some states, when the amount involved is less than a certain base, it is not even considered a crime!

Likewise, if the amount involved exceeds a certain figure, the problem becomes much more serious.

The couple were frightened, and his wife, Federation, said, "We don't want compensation..."

The man also said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, we don't want compensation!"

This sentence made the lawyer frown. If compensation was not required, the judge might take into account the emotions of the victim and the victim's family and impose a harsh sentence.

And this is not conducive to the law firm harvesting more wealth from it. A loss of three million means a loss of 450,000 in income. This is not their purpose.

Then the lawyer's brows widened and he continued to use his expertise, "I didn't ask you to meet me just to ask you not to compensate."

"Although I was entrusted by the client to handle this case, in essence, I still hope that you can receive financial compensation!"

"This has nothing to do with stance, but justice in my heart. The victim cannot get nothing, and the perpetrator cannot receive no punishment."

"But this number should be relatively reasonable. I can give you a reference..."

After more than an hour of negotiation, the amount was finally locked at three million, which is actually far more than the compensation amount for similar cases.

In lawyer terms, he is a lawyer who has a sense of justice but also a sense of professional responsibility.

The compensation he proposed was based on a "punitive fine" standard. In other words, they would not be able to get this money if they passed an ordinary trial.

But lawyers are willing to provide them with legal aid. They will express in court the extent to which the perpetrators and their families realize their mistakes, and are willing to impose excessive punitive fines to seek forgiveness from the victims and their families.

Of course, the victims’ families also need to make corresponding demands.

On the one hand, I hope to punish more, and on the other hand, I hope to give more, the judge will not be a bad person!

After the amount was agreed upon, the lawyer came up with further ideas.

"We have expressed sufficient sincerity, and I believe you can feel it too!"

The couple nodded repeatedly, and the lawyer continued, "Then I also hope to make a small request. When in court, I hope you can express to the judge that the boy and his family have asked for your forgiveness..."

The forgiveness of victims and their families is also one of the criteria for sentencing. This is actually a matter of attitude.

The couple nodded again and again. When the lawyer saw that things were almost done and was about to end the successful negotiation, the two couples who had always been submissive suddenly asked, "When will the money be given to us?"

Through their eyes, lawyers can see the caution of people at the bottom of society, but they can also see their greed.

The greed in their eyes was unabashedly exposed, which made the lawyer feel a little ridiculous, but he had a very good professionalism and did not laugh.

He said softly, "After the court trial is over, we will pay you the money according to the judicial process."

But the couple had some problems with this least likely problem.

The man's attitude became a little tougher, "But if you don't do what you said, wouldn't we get nothing?"

"I think this money should be given to us now. Only if it is given to us will we forgive him!"

Obviously this is against the rules and does not comply with the judicial process.

In fact, the lawyer's contact with the victim's family in advance is already a little illegal, but compared to giving money in advance...

The lawyer insisted on his point of view that the money must be paid after marriage, but at this time the couple became unreasonable and unreasonable. This change made the lawyer feel a little strange.

But more than anything else, he still believed that this was the greed of people at the bottom of society, and he looked down on this couple from the bottom of his heart.

The original content of the negotiation was successfully completed, but there were some more problems besides the content. It is difficult to say whether this negotiation was right or wrong.

The lawyer suggested that everyone calm down and think about it, and he then reported the matter to the Duke.

The lawyer made it very clear that it wasn't that they couldn't give it, but that there might be some other legal issues after giving it. If they suddenly regretted it, the situation might become more complicated.

The Duke hesitated again and again. He really didn't want to delay this matter for too long. Because of the issue of public opinion, the longer it was delayed, the more passive he would be!

"If I really encounter a problem with paying money in advance, what is the most likely outcome?"

"Is there any way to avoid such an outcome?"

The lawyer thought about it for a while and gave some explanations and suggestions. In fact, the consequences were not too serious.

Because of the nature of the case itself, and this is not a bribe, but just compensation for forgiveness from the family, the Duke is likely to face fines, community voluntary labor, and the like.

If some measures and means are added, such as the two parties signing an additional compensation agreement before paying money, then these problems can be avoided.

The Duke didn't know much about federal laws, but he believed in the professionalism of these people, and then he made the decision to give the money in advance.

Of course, during the court hearing, the victim will not claim punitive fine compensation because the money has already been paid in advance.

On the fourth day of the incident, Ms. Tracey stated in public that she would provide legal aid to the victims of the incident and send a psychologist to help the victim girl resolve some of her possible psychological problems.

At the same time, she also said that there are actually more teenagers and girls in the Commonwealth suffering similar harm.

Some happened on high school campuses, and some happened in society. She pointed out that this should not be viewed as an isolated incident, but as a social phenomenon!

At the same time, she also hopes that the perpetrators can actively compensate, obtain forgiveness from the victims, and actively cooperate with the investigations of the judicial authorities.

“Everyone makes mistakes, it’s what we do after we make them that matters.”

"Escape or face your mistakes bravely!"

Landa's words caused a huge response in society, and voices about strengthening the moral ethics and legal awareness building in colleges and universities emerged again.

Some adults also spoke of worries about their children being bullied and harmed in high schools, including experiencing adult life too early.

Another hot topic of discussion is about the way to face mistakes, whether to escape or face them head-on!

These words quickly shifted the views of some people from a single incident to this larger social issue.

Because this kind of thing is indeed happening constantly.

Judging from the current situation in the Federation, many people regard entering high school as the last three years of their lives.

Because as soon as high school ends, most people will enter the society and start working, and they can no longer be happy without worries.

Under this kind of anxiety and employment pressure, boys and girls began to unleash their hormones unscrupulously...

At the same time, some child protection agencies have also spoken out.

These agencies believe that people should not focus on this case just because the perpetrators on both sides have special backgrounds.

In fact, there are many similar cases, and many girls are facing similar problems. They are the ones who need help more!

The two major power agencies quickly diverted people's attention away, which also made the Duke realize another side of the Federation!

There is no need for the government to step in, no need to hold special privileges, as long as you have money, you can do things that even those with special privileges cannot do!

This incident also sounded the alarm for the Duke, and at the same time made him vaguely guess who the mastermind behind it was!

Originally, the case was not complicated. You should pay for the crime, forgive for the forgiveness, and sign the agreement for the time being.

A week after the eucalyptus was released, the court session began.

Many people thought that this was just a simple court hearing, but what was unexpected was that the prosecutor's office suddenly presented some evidence to the court on the grounds that there were illegal activities between the defendant and the plaintiff.

The trial was subsequently terminated and a separate investigation was initiated...

"So he will be very busy next time?"

Queen Feline put down the newspaper in her hand and looked at Lin Qi very curiously.

A week was enough for her to accept the fact that Lynch was her adoptive father, and the federal documents had already come down.

From the perspective of federal law, the relationship between the two has been confirmed, and Lynch has become the legal guardian of Queen Feline.

Next, it was time to confer Lynch as a prince.

The two get along very happily. Lynch never puts himself in the position of "adoptive father", but more like a good friend!

He arranged for Queen Feline to visit almost all of Boupen. Next, he planned to go to Laldmore and Benlit, two cities that were also very famous places in the Federation.

One is a movie city and the other is a fashion city.

With the Federation's national power, military power, and influence, the trends they generated have begun to dominate the cultural wave of the world.

Every year, people from all over the world come here to learn and join in!

At this time, Her Majesty the Queen's attention was still on the Duke, and Lynch also put down the newspaper at this time, "Yes, he will soon be prosecuted for perverting the course of justice. You know, he is a foreigner to this country."

"I have cleared up some relationships. The court will eventually deport him and his family, and you will never see him again!"

Queen Feline's face was immediately filled with a smile. She said "thank you" and quickly immersed herself in the newspaper again.

Gefra's newspaper is very boring, but the federal newspaper has a lot of interesting news, which is more interesting than reading storybooks!

Genia, who was sitting aside, glanced at Lynch, and their eyes met. After a moment, she sighed softly.

From Lynch's calm eyes, she realized that the Duke was not just going to be deported!

He might die!

But she won't say it out loud. She doesn't want the psychological pressure of becoming Queen Feline. She just wants to be happy.

Because...she may not be happy for long!